Containing a lot of long-standing cultural identities, tourist attractions in Hanoi not only bring a sense of nostalgia for a thousand years of civilization. But these also make visitors unforgettable with their bustling atmosphere of 36 streets and the elegance of Hanoi people.
Coming to Hanoi, you will feel a bustling and dynamic life from early morning until late at night. Besides, there are famous historical relics, with more than 600 temples, pagodas, and many other cultural works, creating a unique identity. Yourvietnam.org would like to introduce tourist attractions in Hanoi if you have the opportunity to visit here:
1/ Temple of Literature Quoc Tu Giam
It is a place to worship Confucius, Confucian sages, and the Quoc Tu Giam Chu Van An, and it is also the first university in Vietnam. The Temple of Literature was built in 1076 during the reign of King Ly Nhan Tong. Not only is it a relic of the most important historical and cultural significance of the Capital and the whole country, but this place is also a work imbued with the ancient architecture of Vietnam during the Ly Dynasty, worthy of being preserved and preserved.
2/ Attractions in Hanoi – One Pillar Pagoda
It would be a pity if you go to Hanoi tourist attractions without stopping at One Pillar Pagoda. It is a highly unique ancient architectural work whose exact year of construction still causes controversy among historians. The pagoda was built of wood, including a square Lotus pedestal, built on a 4-meter-high column. The Lotus Tower has a tiled roof, curved at four corners, and on top, two dragons are flanking a moon. Since ancient times, the Dragon has been a sacred symbol, representing authority and strength, with many human values and human desires hidden within it.
3/ Tran Quoc Pagoda
Tran Quoc Pagoda, located at the end of Thanh Nien Street, Ba Dinh District, next to West Lake, is one of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam today, with a history of over 1,500 years. Tran Quoc Pagoda, under the French colonial period, was once recognized as one of the ten works with the most historical value in all of Indochina.
With historical, religious, and architectural values, Tran Quoc Pagoda is one of the tourist destinations in Hanoi that attracts not only Buddhists to worship but also a destination that attracts domestic and foreign visitors.
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4/ Hanoi Cathedral
The Cathedral was built by the French in the early years of the 19th century, following the medieval architectural style of Europe. The church was built according to the prototype of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, with vast domes curving towards the sky. The church is 20.5m wide and 64.5m long, and two bell towers are 31.5m high.
With an open landscape with many trees, Hanoi Cathedral is one of the tourist destinations in Hanoi that attracts young people. In the morning, you can sit and drink typical sidewalk coffee and enjoy Hanoi’s cold air. In the evening, we gathered with friends over a glass of lemon tea to discuss gossip.
5/ Attractions in Hanoi – Times City Aquarium
Times City Aquarium is the only aquarium in Hanoi with an area of nearly 4,000 m², equivalent to 3 million liters of seawater. It is also the first aquarium to have a tunnel with a 180-degree viewing angle. Times City includes 4 main tourist areas: freshwater area, reptile cave, saltwater area, and specimen display area. Here, there are more than 30,000 individual creatures from “five continents and four seas,” such as penguins and giant spider crabs.
In addition to the main activity of visiting the colorful aquarium, you can also watch beautiful performances such as Flashmob dancing, shows to feed sharks, rays, Koi carp,…, watch the lively performance of the mermaid in the tank and then take photos with the mermaid and the sea prince.
6/ Hanoi Old Quarter
One of the tourist destinations in Hanoi that must visit is the Old Quarter. The Old Town has houses, roads, and street corners imbued with 19th-century French architecture. Through many ups and downs of history and time, this place still retains its original architectural features.
It is true that the Old Quarter is the soul and unique characteristic of Hanoi. Coming here, you will feel the elegant beauty in the souls of the Hanoi people.
7/ Attractions in Hanoi – Hoan Kiem Lake
Hoan Kiem Lake, also known as Sword Lake, is located right in the center of Hanoi Capital. Considered a symbol of Hanoi, Hoan Kiem Lake has a long-standing cultural and historical significance that creates the beauty of the Capital of a thousand years of civilization.
Not only does it have significant historical value, Hoan Kiem Lake is also a place of entertainment for the Capital’s residents and tourists amidst the noise and bustle of the city. Within the campus of Hoan Kiem Lake are impressive tourist attractions in Hanoi that always attract tourists to visit, such as Nghien Dai, Pen Tower, The Huc Bridge, and Ngoc Son Temple.
8/ Ba Dinh Square – President Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum
One of the tourist attractions in Hanoi that should visit is the historic Ba Dinh Square. It is where Uncle Ho read the Declaration of Independence, giving birth to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Inside the main square is Uncle Ho’s Mausoleum, where the body of President Ho Chi Minh is kept. It is a place that every Vietnamese person wants to visit once in their life to express their respect to the beloved old father of the nation.
Uncle Ho’s Mausoleum is open in the morning 5 days a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. Visitors have to follow a number of requirements, such as dressing neatly, not using recording devices, and maintaining order in the mausoleum.
9/ Attractions in Hanoi – West Lake
West Lake has the largest area in Hanoi, considered the green lung of the Capital, with an area of more than 500 hectares, a circumference of up to 17km, and a history of several thousand years.
West Lake is not only beautiful because of its vast blue water surface but also because it has the red and purple colors of Bang Lang flowers, Poinciana flowers, and green leaves. Coming to West Lake, you can rent a water bike or cruise around the lake.
In addition to the above Hanoi tourist attractions, you can visit some other attractive places such as:
- The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
- Thang Long Imperial Citadel
- Quan Thanh Temple, etc.
Hopefully, through this article, you have grasped the famous tourist destinations in Hanoi to plan slowly.
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